The Downback Drop

On this week's episode of the Downback Drop Podcast, we sit down with the 2021 NCAA Women's Golf National Championship Team. We talk about the historic season and what the win meant to the ladies including Coach Tom Inczauskis and Volunteer Assistant Coach Brock White. 

2019 graduate Larkin Gross and host Connor Evers have a great discussion on this week's episode. We talk about the confidential guide of golf courses to play in the Pinehurst area and surrounding areas of Fayetteville, North Carolina. We also talk about the stereotype of not being able to play as much once students work full-time in the golf industry and on internships.

Marko is a 1999 graduate of Methodist University and our PGA Golf Management Program. Marko helped build the back 9 of Downback on one of his summer internships. He also worked at Pine Needles on one of his internships too. We talk about the story of how he got from the Philippines to Methodist University and the importance of the Methodist PGM network. Marko is currently the COO of JEG in Cebu, Philippines as well.

2008 graduate Colby Wollitz is this week's guest on the podcast. Colby is the Co-Founder and Lead Instructor at Persimmon Ridge in Louisville, Kentucky. We talk about how Colby got to Methodist, his internships, and his career. We also talk about the Methodist network and how important it is. We also have a quick conversation on the golf industry currently and the upside to young people in the industry to date. Colby is a 4 time Kentucky PGA Award Winner including the 2021 KPGA Teacher of the Year and Golf Digest Best Young Teachers in America: 2021-2022.

Alexander Jones is this week's guest on the Downback Drop. Alex is from Cincinnati, Ohio, and is a 2014 graduate of Methodist University and our PGA Golf Management Program. We talk about Alex's life growing up in Ohio, his time at Methodist University, his Internship experiences, and his time serving on the World Race. The World Race is an 11-month mission trip to 11 different countries. Alex currently serves as our Head Golf Professional and Director of Instruction for our PGA Golf Management Program. PGM information: https://www.methodist.edu/pgm/questionnaire/ coevers@methodist.edu 910.630.7278

2007 graduate Brock White is the guest on this week's episode of the Downback Drop. Brock is originally from Winton, North Carolina, and serves as the Internship Director for our PGA Golf Management Program. We talk about Brocks life, being a student at Methodist, and his current role as our Internship Director. We also talk about internships and where students can go and work. PGM information: https://www.methodist.edu/pgm/questionnaire/ coevers@methodist.edu 910.630.7278

2010 graduate Thomas Hutton is this week's guest on the Downback Drop. Thomas talks about his journey to Methodist University and his current role in the Southern Texas PGA Section. Thomas discusses why he believes Methodist is the best PGM Program in the Country and why students should attend Methodist. Thomas was also the student government president while a student at Methodist. PGM information: https://www.methodist.edu/pgm/questionnaire/ coevers@methodist.edu 910.630.7278

2001 graduate Keith Duffy is this week's guest on the podcast. Keith shares his story of how he got to Methodist and his career to date.

2000 graduate Whitney Trimble is the guest this week on the Downback Drop Podcast. Whitney talks about his upbringing and how the game of golf came into his life. We also discuss why Whitney decided to attend Methodist and how Methodist helped him get into his current role at FootJoy. Whitney also talks about what is new with FootJoy this spring and how their products are tested before consumer-use. Whitney is currently the Vice President of FootJoy Apparel, Gloves, & Accessories. PGM information: https://www.methodist.edu/pgm/questionnaire/ coevers@methodist.edu 910.630.7278

2019 graduate Andrew Losey is this week's guest on the Downback Drop Podcast. The main topic of this week's episode is the importance of networking and how to learn a lot during internship experiences. Andrew is currently the Lead Coach at IJP (Ian James Poulter) Golf in Orlando, Florida. PGM information: https://www.methodist.edu/pgm/questionnaire/ coevers@methodist.edu 910.630.7278

2014 graduate Chris Biggins shares his story of why he came to Methodist University. He talks about his time in our PGM Program and the process of making the men's golf team.  Chris was born with Cerebral Palsy and talks about playing on the EDGA (European Disabled Golf Association) tour. Chris also trains in the winter months in Utah to make the National Paralympic ski team.  PGM information: https://www.methodist.edu/pgm/questionnaire/ coevers@methodist.edu 910.630.7278

Host Connor Evers had the pleasure of speaking to the 2018 Men's National Championship Team. Coach Steve Conley talked about how this team compared to his other National Championship teams and the overall 2017/18 golf season. Coach Tom Inczauskis the women's golf coach was also an asset to this win. Coach Inczauskis was the assistant coach and helped win this Championship as well.  The players, (Aaron Purviance, Chris Drysdale, Jared Chinn, Dan Shepherd, and Larkin Gross) are also interviewed and talk about what the win means to them and their careers.  To learn more about the Methodist University's Men's Golf team, please click on this link- https://mumonarchs.com/sb_output.aspx?form=3 Press- https://www.methodist.edu/mu-mens-golf-captures-12th-national-championship-2/ PGM information: https://www.methodist.edu/pgm/questionnaire/ coevers@methodist.edu 910.630.7278

2003 graduate, Michelle Kempe is this week's guest on the Downback Drop Podcast. Michelle is originally from Lubbock, Texas, and is currently the Director of Retail for the Escalante Group. Michelle talks about her time at Methodist and how the PGM Program helped Michelle get to her current role in Forth Worth, Texas.  PGM information: https://www.methodist.edu/pgm/questionnaire/  coevers@methodist.edu   910.630.7278

On this week's episode of the Downback Drop, host Connor Evers sits down with alumni Tim Christ ‘00. We talk about how Tim got to Methodist and his time in our PGA Golf Management Program. Tim also sheds light on how Methodist and the game of golf got him into his current role. He is also an author of two books and we talk about each one and how and why he wrote them.  PGM information: https://www.methodist.edu/pgm/questionnaire/  coevers@methodist.edu  910.630.7278

2008 graduate Devin Gee is the guest on this week's episode of The Downback Drop. Devin is originally from St. Albans, Maine and currently serves as the Head Golf Professional at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, PA. Devin discusses his time at Methodist and being apart of the golf team. Devin also talks about being the Head Professional at Oakmont and the efforts that go into running a U.S. Open.  PGM information: https://www.methodist.edu/pgm/questionnaire/ coevers@methodist.edu 910.630.7278

On this week's episode of the Downback Drop, Connor Evers has a conversation with 2000 graduate, Julie Welage. Julie is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, and also currently resides there. The two talk about why Julie came to Methodist and her time as a student. Julie is a Planning Manager for Haversham & Baker in Cincinnati. Haversham & Baker is a golf travel company that plans trips to Scotland, Ireland, and more.  PGM information: https://www.methodist.edu/pgm/questionnaire/ coevers@methodist.edu 910.630.7278

On this week's episode of The Downback Drop, Connor Evers sits down with 2002 graduate Colin Gooch. Colin is originally from Providence, Kentucky, and currently resides in Atlanta, Georiga. The company that Colin currently works with is Gallus Golf, which is a branded mobile app solution for golf courses. Colin serves as a Business Development Consultant for Gallus Golf.  PGM information: https://www.methodist.edu/pgm/questionnaire/ coevers@methodist.edu 910.630.7278

On this week's episode of The Downback Drop, we have four current students in our Program on the podcast. Jillian Drinkard, Sean Irons, Ryan Shuck, and Zane Brownrigg talk about why they attended Methodist, their experience of being a student, and their career aspirations.  PGM information: https://www.methodist.edu/pgm/questionnaire/ coevers@methodist.edu 910.630.7278

Tom Inczauskis sits down with host, Connor Evers on this week's episode of The Downback Drop. TI is the women's golf coach at Methodist, an academic advisor, and also teaches some of our PGM classes for our Program. Tom talks about how he got to Methodist, his time as the Head Golf Professional and coaching the women's golf team.  Tom's contact information: tinczauskis@methodist.edu 910.630.7608 https://mumonarchs.com/sb_output.aspx?form=3 PGM information:  https://www.methodist.edu/pgm/questionnaire/ coevers@methodist.edu 910.630.7278

Host Connor Evers has 2015 Methodist University/PGM alumni Brandon Gaydorus on the Downback Drop. Brandon discusses networking, the golf fitness industry, and personal development. A few current students in our Program also joined this podcast.  Brandon is a 2015 graduate of Methodist and our PGA Golf Management Program. Brandon is the author of The C.A.R.E. Principle, a golf fitness instructor in Greenwich, CT, and a Top 50 Golf Digest fitness instructor.  Brandons contact information:  Social- @brandongaydorus Book-  https://www.amazon.com/C-R-Principle-Creating-Difference-ebook/dp/B083CYCRG9 Methodist University PGM information:  https://www.methodist.edu/visit-campus/scheduling-form/  https://www.methodist.edu/pgm/  https://www.methodist.edu/pgm/questionnaire/

Host Connor Evers has 2011 Methodist University/PGM alumni Emily Farrell on the podcast. Emily discusses why she attended Methodist, her experience at school, and how the Program made her successful. Emily currently is a teaching professional at White Bear Yacht Club in Dellwood, Minnesota. She is also the Founder of Abendroth Golf, which is a women's golf clothing company.  Emily's contact information: emily@abendrothgolf.com https://abendrothgolf.com/ @abendrothgolf Methodist University PGM information: https://www.methodist.edu/visit-campus/scheduling-form/ https://www.methodist.edu/pgm/ https://www.methodist.edu/pgm/questionnaire/

Bob Bruns, the current Director of the PGA Golf Management Program is the guest on this week's podcast. Bob talks about how he got introduced to golf, moving from a career in banking to the golf industry, and his vision for the Program at Methodist. 

Host Connor Evers sits down with the influential and 12-time DIII National Champion men's golf coach, Steve Conley. The two talk about his success on the course and in the classroom teaching the freshmen PGA Golf Management classes.  If you would like to schedule a campus visit, please contact Connor Evers at (910) 630-7278 or coevers@methodist.edu

Jerry Hogge, current Director of Emeritus for the PGA Golf Management Program at Methodist University gives an insight into how he got to Methodist. Jerry also talks about his new role and his goals for the future.